Use These Pointers To Get The Perfect Hedge Trimmer
February 3, 2012 by Alison Graham
Filed under Gardening
The length of the blades on a particular model of petrol hedge trimmer is an important factor to take into consideration when buying. By taking time to really think through what you will be using your hedge trimmer will save you from buying something that does not do the job you want it to.
Basically, hedge trimmer blades can be categorised into one of three groups.
1. The action of the blades. Consider whether you will be using your hedge trimmer for long periods of time. Vibration from a petrol hedge trimmer can be a major problem, causing operator fatigue, aching shoulders and sometimes, even white finger disease. But if you choose a model which has what is termed double action blades, most of this vibration is cancelled out and you should not have any problems.
2. The thickness of the material that you need to cut through. You need to be aware that no matter how powerful the petrol hedge trimmer you choose is, it cannot cut through wood like a chain saw but choosing a wide teeth model can help. If you have well kept hedges and perhaps topiary in your garden, you will be able to achieve a neat cut with a less powerful petrol hedge trimmer of the fine toothed blade type.
3. More hedge can be cut in one pass if you choose a model with longer blades. You should bear in mind though that the machine will be more difficult to use because the longer the blades, the heavier the petrol hedge trimmer will be. If you have more delicate shaping work to do on your hedge, you will find that the longer the blades, the more difficult your hedge trimmer is to manoeuvre.
The points I have mentioned above should help you to avoid getting the wrong tool for the hedge cutting work you need to do in your garden.
If you are looking for a petrol hedge trimmer that will satisfy most requirements, you need one with minimal vibration, teeth spacing that suits the type of hedging you need to cut and an easy to work with blade length.
By ensuring that you have decided on the type, size and features of the model you want before trying to by your petrol hedge trimmer will make it more likely that you will get a great bargain as you will be able to snap up the right model if you see one with these features on sale.